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title: Rootly - How do I link my account?
sidebarTitle: Rootly
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# Overview

To authenticate with Rootly, you need:
1. **API Key** -  A key that grants secure access to the API, enabling authorized applications to interact with Rootly resources and services.

This guide will walk you through generating your **API Key** within Rootly.

### Prerequisites:

- You must have an account with Rootly.

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Generating Your API Key
1. Log in to your [Rootly](https://rootly.com/users/sign_in) account.
2. Navigate to the **Organization dropdown** and select **Organization Settings**.
<img src="/integrations/all/rootly/organizations.png" />
3. Go to the **API Keys** section and click **Generate New API Key**.
<img src="/integrations/all/rootly/generate_api_key.png" />
4. Choose the appropriate scope based on your needs. You can refer to the [scope table](https://docs.rootly.com/api-reference/overview#how-to-generate-an-api-key%3F) to determine the right one.
<img src="/integrations/all/rootly/scopes.png" />
5. Fill in the form that will pop up with the appropriate information: 
- **Name** - A label to help you identify the purpose of this API key (e.g., **Nango Integration**).
- **Description** - A brief summary of what the key will be used for.
- **Expiration** - The duration for which the key should remain active.
- **Incident Response Role** - If creating a **Global API Key**, you must select an appropriate incident response role.
<img src="/integrations/all/rootly/create_api_key.png" />
6. Click **Create**, and your **API Key** will be generated.
<img src="/integrations/all/rootly/api_key.png" />


#### Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **API Key**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Rootly.
2. Enter your **API Key** in its designated field.
3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.


<img src="/integrations/all/rootly/form.png" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }}/>

You are now connected to Rootly.
